Saveraid joins Iowa 4-H Foundation as development director

Thursday

Jan 29, 2015 at 1:24 AM

Emily Saveraid was named as development director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation effective Jan. 14. Saveraid graduated from Wartburg College and earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and political science and is currently pursuing her masters in philanthropy and non profit development from the University of Northern Iowa.

"The opportunity to hire a former Iowa 4-H’er is truly exciting for me," said Albert Grunenwald, executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. "Emily brings a great passion and dedication for helping young people succeed through the 4-H opportunities we deliver."

At the Iowa 4-H Foundation, Saveraid will be working with individual and corporate donors across the state to continue to grow support for the 4-H youth program in Iowa. She can be contacted by email at esaver@iastate.edu.

Saveraid was a nine-year 4-H’er from Linn County. She participated in projects from home improvement and photography to sheep and horse. She also served on State 4-H Council and the Iowa 4-H Foundation Board as a youth trustee.

"4-H greatly impacted me as a youth and influenced my future. I look forward to working with donors across the state to provide the same opportunities I had to current and future Iowa 4-H members," Saveraid said.

She and her husband, Greg, raise Percheron draft horses and live in Elkhart. They raise a couple of foals each year and show at the Iowa State Fair.